Channa / Chole Masala Gravy

Ingredients:-

• Kabuli Channa -1 cup                    (soaked in water for 8 hours or overnight)
• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Garlic - 5-6 pods
• Onion - 1 small
• Tomato - 3 small
• Jeera - 1/2 Tsp
• Onion Chopped - 1 large
• Green Chillies - 2 sliced
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 Tbsp
• Cumin Powder - 1 Tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Chole Masala Powder - 1 Tsp
• Coriander Chopped- 1/2 Cup
• Cooking Oil
• Salt as per taste

 

Method to Prepare :- 

•  Pressure cook the Channa till soft and set aside.
•  In a mixer/blender blend together ginger,garlic,onion,tomato,jeera & soaked & cooked    Channa(1/2cup) into a paste.

• In a pan heat about 3 Tbsps. of cooking oil saute in the chopped onions,green chillies, fry till a little browned,add in the paste and saute till the raw smell has gone.
• Add in the dry ingredients salt,turmeric,coriander,cumin,red chilli,garam masala & chole masala powders ,mix well by adding a little water as per required.
• Now add in the pre-cooked Channa & chopped coriander & cook on simmer for about 10 minutes

Tips:-

• Garnish with Butter,Coriander,ring Onions and Tomato.
• Serve with Bhaturas,Puris, Parathas, Chapatis or Rice.